Did Eddie Van Halen own a Lamborghini Miura?

Remembering Eddie Van Halen and his iconic Lamborghini Miura S. Arguably one of the greatest guitarists of our time, Eddie was also a passionate gear head. On April 11th 1981, his first wife presented him with a unique Lamborghini Miura S as a wedding gift.

How long has Lamborghini Miura s been John Lennon’s daily driver?

On April 11th 1981, his first wife presented him with a unique Lamborghini Miura S as a wedding gift. He would own this example for almost 38 years, and for many years used the Miura as his daily driver.

Why does Van Halen’s Miura have the date April 11?

The Miura, chassis #4701, was a wedding gift from his first wife, Valerie Bertinelli, and Van Halen kept the original plates on it throughout his time with the car. The plates read ’APR 11’ which is a nod to the wedding date, April 11, 1981.